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Comedy Connections

Comedy Connections

  • TV documentary
  • BBC Two / BBC One
  • 2003 - 2008
  • 47 episodes (6 series)

A series of comedy documentaries, examining one hit comedy show per episode, with cast and crew interviews providing additional background info. Features Julia Sawalha and Doon Mackichan.

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Series 6, Episode 4 - Ripping Yarns

The series charting the history of the best of British comedy investigates Michael Palin and Terry Jones's post-Python parody of pre-war Boys' Own adventure comics. The pair share bittersweet memories of their time making the programme - it was abandoned mid-way through its second series, due to spiralling costs, and it saw the end of their decade-long writing partnership.

With contributions from director Terry Hughes and actors David Leland, Judy Loe, Ken Colley and Charles McKeown.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th August 2008
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
40 minutes

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